Toby Deluxe IV
Epiphone is proud to reintroduce the classic bass that players have been waiting for, the Toby Deluxe IV.
With it’s roots in the original designs of Michael Tobias and introduced over 10 years ago, the “Toby” brought real innovation to modern bass players.
And now, Epiphone and Tobias team up to bring back this classic design, once again putting cutting edge sounds and designs in the hands of all musicians.
Like all Epiphone instruments, the Toby Deluxe IV comes with our Limited Lifetime Warranty backed by Gibson Musical Instruments’ famous 24/7/365 day Customer Service. Check out the bold and innovative Toby Deluxe IV today!
The Story
The Toby Deluxe IV features the classic ergonomic body shape that bassists find so easy to play, providing a focused, ‘finished’ sound that has all the punch of an upright bass with all the clear detail of an electric. And now, the Toby Deluxe IV comes with an Active Tonexpressor™ Bass Enhancement Control for making creative blends and fine adjustments to cut through dense mixes.
Cutting Edge Design
The Toby Deluxe IV features a solid basswood body and a flush-mount, low profile, adjustable bridge. The Toby Deluxe’s most legendary feature is its hard maple Tobias™ Asymmetrical Neck profile which is a bolt-on design with recessed bolts and washers for easy adjustments. Tobias basses were among the first to feature an asymmetrical neck, a design where the neck is thinner on the lower side than on the upper side. The asymmetric back shape feels less bulky than standard bass necks allowing for maximum hand comfort. While these Satin finished necks might "feel" thinner, there is still sufficient thickness on the upper side to provide for excellent strength, stability and--best of all--deep, rich tone. Your thumb will find easy reference points as your hand glides up and down the fretboard. The neck has a 34” scale length for enhanced clarity, a rosewood fingerboard with a 12” fingerboard radius and a 1.68” nut. Satin finish options include Trans Amber, Trans Black, Trans Red, and Walnut and ebony.
Classic Electronics
The Toby Deluxe IV electronics feature classic Tobias-designed pickups with a Tobias SCR™ Split-Humbucker in the neck and a Tobias SCT™ Split-Humbucker at the bridge. Controls are all-metal Knurled knobs and include Master Volume, Pickup Blend with center Detent, and Master Tone. Also included is an Active Tonexpressor™ Bass Enhancement Control which enables bassists the option of making creative blends. The Active Tonexpressor™ is also a powerful ally on stage when you need fine adjustments to cut through dense mixes. The Active Tonexpressor™ uses an easy-to-change 9-volt battery.
Guaranteed Epiphone Hardware
The Toby Deluxe IV features Epiphone's rock solid hardware including deluxe diecast tuners with a 17:1 ratio ensuring lifelong tuning stability. The bridge is flush-mounted for a low profile and is fully adjustable.
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Tobias TBT™ Split-Humbucker pickups
- Active Tonexpressor™ Bass Enhancement Control
- Knurled all metal knobs
SPECIFICATIONS
| Body | radiata |
| Neck | hard maple |
| Neck Shape | |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on, extended with recessed bolts/washers |
| Machine Heads | premium die-cast 17:1 |
| Scale Length | 34” |
| Fingerboard | rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12” |
| Nut width | 1.68” |
| Bridge Pickup | Tobias TBT™ Split-Humbucker |
| Neck Pickup | Tobias TBR™ Split-Humbucker |
| Controls | 1-Master volume, 1-Pickup blend with center detent, Master Tone, Active Tonexpressor™ Bass Enhancement Control with 9-volt battery and inside cavity cover |
| Knobs | Knurled, all metal |
| Bridge | Flush-mount, low-profile, fully adjustable |
| Truss Rod | Metal, fully adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | ABS - Black at body end |
| Color | Trans Amber (TAS), Trans Black (TKS), Trans Red (TRS) Walnut (all satin) (WLS) |
